John Kosner Delivered the Keynote at the SVG Regional Sports Production Summit in Chicago
Original Article: Sports Video Group, June 29th, 2023
The regional-sports-network side of the business is at a crossroads, and the unclear future of this sector was on everyone’s mind at the 2023 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit (RSPS). Taking place at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel on June 28-29, more than 250 attendees addressed the pertinent issues and seismic changes as well as covered the latest developments in live-production workflows, DTC streaming, sports betting, 4K and HDR technology, labor and crewing, league and team relationships, and more.
The day was kicked off with an opening presentation that dove deep into the uncertainty of the rapidly changing RSN marketplace. Kosner Media President John Kosner, who previously managed ESPN’s streaming operations and helped guide the NBA’s TV strategy and media operations, offered up advice on how teams, RSNs, and other media organizations can weather the looming storm.
“We’re all here because we appreciate the value of sports, and there’s still room for growth on this side of the business,” says Kosner. “I have no doubt that local sports will continue to thrive and that the individuals in this room will be in high demand.”